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Karl Rhoads
HI Senate District 13
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Government Operations & Budget 313Environment & Energy 153Healthcare 119Criminal Justice & Policing 115Civil Rights & Liberties 101Transportation & Infrastructure 88Economy & Taxes 87Social Services & Welfare 84Housing 73Labor & Employment 72Education 68Banking & Finance 38Technology & Privacy 37Agriculture 35Elections & Voting 34Other 34Immigration 20Gun Policy 16Foreign Policy & Trade 9Defense & Military 6Abortion & Reproductive Rights 3Veterans Affairs 2
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| HI Senate District 13 current
Hawaii |
Democratic | Nov 9, 2016 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| HI Senate District 13
Hawaii |
Democratic | Jan 16, 2013 | Nov 8, 2016 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| HI Senate District 13
Hawaii |
Democratic | Nov 7, 2006 | Jan 16, 2013 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| HI House District 28
Hawaii |
Democratic | — | Dec 31, 2012 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| HI House District 29
Hawaii |
Democratic | — | Dec 31, 2016 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (989 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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HB 2017
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
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The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll b216dda8-8fd1-45c7-8a15-ee4dddd2a00e | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b216dda8-8fd1-45c7-8a15-ee4dddd2a00e CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1920
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
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The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 9e8c1fe3-709d-4d1c-bd6c-3e1d1432a306 | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9e8c1fe3-709d-4d1c-bd6c-3e1d1432a306 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 916
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
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The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 3b9a3d03-d872-40fa-857e-aecdc55915bb | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3b9a3d03-d872-40fa-857e-aecdc55915bb CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1732
RELATING TO HOUSING.
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The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll d919b829-a865-4ec8-a05d-784fb6d30bac | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d919b829-a865-4ec8-a05d-784fb6d30bac CC0-1.0 |
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SCR 46
SUPPORTING THE USE OF THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND TO FUND PREDEVELOPMENT COSTS FOR ANY…
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The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll a64a9dd4-4cc2-4a8a-b1b9-4ec9f3598093 | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a64a9dd4-4cc2-4a8a-b1b9-4ec9f3598093 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 2095
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
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The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7156cc06-3d99-46bd-aa00-ee165a6e3ab4 | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7156cc06-3d99-46bd-aa00-ee165a6e3ab4 CC0-1.0 |
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GM 573
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs…
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The recommendation of the committee(s) on JDC is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 59f61fce-2aab-45f1-9f86-97c959b64099 | Mar 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/59f61fce-2aab-45f1-9f86-97c959b64099 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 2050
RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
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The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 533a2440-4977-413b-bcca-9a5195deabf3 | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/533a2440-4977-413b-bcca-9a5195deabf3 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1548
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
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The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll cd233d80-ce87-42a1-b64a-e47abeafb033 | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cd233d80-ce87-42a1-b64a-e47abeafb033 CC0-1.0 |
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SCR 110
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND…
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Reconsider: The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 3fccd7f1-2433-4c38-b24f-35645d8b7f4c | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3fccd7f1-2433-4c38-b24f-35645d8b7f4c CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1520
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
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The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll fbc2cb08-3dc6-4b3c-8c2d-1b7b58174410 | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/fbc2cb08-3dc6-4b3c-8c2d-1b7b58174410 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 2250
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
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The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll e302ff1a-9440-414b-a290-267ecfb2bc71 | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e302ff1a-9440-414b-a290-267ecfb2bc71 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1718
RELATING TO HOUSING.
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The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll d11f4026-4fe8-4f1c-a207-6994e487aa92 | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d11f4026-4fe8-4f1c-a207-6994e487aa92 CC0-1.0 |
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SR 103
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND…
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The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 9dbbad71-1251-4200-984d-1a0c32db0dfd | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9dbbad71-1251-4200-984d-1a0c32db0dfd CC0-1.0 |
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SR 45
SUPPORTING THE USE OF THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND TO FUND PREDEVELOPMENT COSTS FOR ANY…
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The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0c0209dc-f944-4969-b9b6-561d447d9c8d | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0c0209dc-f944-4969-b9b6-561d447d9c8d CC0-1.0 |
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HB 2216
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
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The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll ea8c913f-2077-4e88-944f-244f727378c4 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ea8c913f-2077-4e88-944f-244f727378c4 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 2152
RELATING TO DOG ATTACKS.
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The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0711417c-0d15-4af0-bb9f-bd2d46c42295 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0711417c-0d15-4af0-bb9f-bd2d46c42295 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1749
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
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The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll dd6e85d9-0d9b-4566-888a-a8e9b96b4951 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/dd6e85d9-0d9b-4566-888a-a8e9b96b4951 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1953
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
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The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll ec6bf2bf-f36c-49fb-b8a2-77fc1d571b03 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ec6bf2bf-f36c-49fb-b8a2-77fc1d571b03 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 2246
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANT ADMINISTRATION.
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The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 20f828f3-4159-4cfc-ab73-b7025918c4cf | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/20f828f3-4159-4cfc-ab73-b7025918c4cf CC0-1.0 |
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HB 2548
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
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The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 16992dd4-8cbc-4bfc-8ebf-32c8f5f64de1 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/16992dd4-8cbc-4bfc-8ebf-32c8f5f64de1 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1921
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
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The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 8f87e249-4f68-4fe2-8f3a-97a34e23ccea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8f87e249-4f68-4fe2-8f3a-97a34e23ccea CC0-1.0 |
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HB 2551
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
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The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll dcf1c919-5c64-4264-99b7-e215b34821e4 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/dcf1c919-5c64-4264-99b7-e215b34821e4 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 2549
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.
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The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4926f7ce-171b-4c44-b0ff-25d45f4e699f | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4926f7ce-171b-4c44-b0ff-25d45f4e699f CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1730
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
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The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 81e4d53c-01da-4c9b-abfb-beb7052c4f81 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/81e4d53c-01da-4c9b-abfb-beb7052c4f81 CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (738 as lead sponsor)
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SB 2727
HI · —
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
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SR 57
HI · —
REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND IN HEALTH…
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SCR 147
HI · —
REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII'S…
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SB 3294
HI · —
RELATING TO WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT.
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SB 2446
HI · —
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
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SR 77
HI · —
REQUESTING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO UTILIZE BI-LEVEL LIGHTING SYSTEMS IN ALL STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, THE DESIGN OF WHICH IS FINALIZED ON OR AFTER JANUARY…
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SCR 63
HI · —
REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND IN HEALTH…
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SCR 86
HI · —
REQUESTING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO UTILIZE BI-LEVEL LIGHTING SYSTEMS IN ALL STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, THE DESIGN OF WHICH IS FINALIZED ON OR AFTER JANUARY…
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SB 2429
HI · —
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
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SB 2140
HI · —
RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
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